Demi Chef K'gari Beach Resort
Benefits of Joining Our Team*
Annual $1000 SeaLink Employee Travel Allowance
25% off resort dining, retail and spa
Access to Employee Training Programs
Employee Award Programs
Free passenger ferry transfers and K'gari Explorer Tours
Employee Assistance Program with free counselling services
Bupa Health Insurance Special Rates
ANZ Corporate Benefits
Access to the resort pool & staff gym
Conditions and employment duration may apply
About The Role
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a trade qualified Demi Chef to join our culinary team at K'gari Beach Resort on the beautiful K'gari (Fraser Island). The Demi Chef is responsible for cooking and serving general and specialised meals for guests according to menu guidelines, recipes and direction from Senior kitchen team.
You will bring a flair for creativity and a love for culinary pleasure, be an enthusiastic team player who is not just skilled in the kitchen but also passionate about delivering top-notch service and contributing to the resort magic.
Our restaurant - Mckenzie's on 75, operates a buffet breakfast, high-volume buffet lunch (feeding all the day tour buses too) and a high quality a 'la carte experience for dinner service. The Eurong Bakery is a bustling outlet and a local favourite amongst visitors to the island. Providing bread, donuts, freshly made sandwiches and a variety of hot food throughout the day.
This full-time role (76 hours per fortnight across a broad rostering system) requires you to relocate and live on the island at Eurong - the gateway to 75-mile beach.
Skills, Qualifications & Experience
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent higher education (required)
Food Safety Course (Essential)
Responsible Service of Alcohol
Minimum 2-years in a demi chef role (preferred)
The ability to work across a broad rostering system
Advanced communication and organisational skills
Efficient and effective time management skills
Demonstrated experience in a high-volume kitchen environment
Previous experience within multi outlet resort / hotel environment
About Us
K'gari is a World Heritage listed island off Australia's Eastern Queensland coast, is the world's largest sand island, stretching over 120km. With cool towering rainforests to walk through and explore, over 100 freshwater lakes to swim in, including the iconic Lake McKenzie and Lake Wabby, and an amazing beach highway, where else would you rather be.
SeaLink K'gari is part of SeaLink Marine & Tourism, one of Australia's largest marine and tourism businesses with 11 business units across six states and territories, connecting our customers to many of Australia's most beautiful island destinations and brilliant experiences.
With globally recognised brands such as SeaLink, Captain Cook Cruises and Kingfisher Bay Resort we are a team who go beyond what others will do and are invested in supporting the communities and customers we serve.
SeaLink Marine and Tourism is part of the Kelsian Group - Australia's largest integrated multi-modal transport provider and tourism operator, with established bus operations in Australia, USA, Singapore, London and the Channel Islands.
Living and working in paradise… we can't think of anything better
How To Apply
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Visa applicants: To be considered for this role you must have 6 months validity to work for us at time of your application. It is important to note that we do not qualify for 88 days remote work.
Applicants for this position will be required to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position, as each application will be considered on its merits.
We aim to provide meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities that are free from barriers, support and celebrate the diverse talents of our team members, improve awareness of the value of diversity and inclusion across our organisation, and enable our leaders to champion diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+, people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.